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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
4
The article argues the primary election law may be declared unconstitutional by the current Supreme Court session. It notes earlier defects in a prior law, and suggests the governor may call a special session to craft a new measure. Support cites uniform election day as a key reform and discusses district versus at large arrangements and potential abuses.
A fragmented note discusses mergers dissolving amid fears of government action and external influence. It references Northern and Padye roads, Burlington and Alon, and local measures to restore status and dividends, noting a long-standing property with paving and tax implications and potential reform by a turnover of leadership.
The speaker argues the dollar today has less purchasing power than in 1446 and 1896. He notes that Bryan should recognize why free coinage of silver would not help. A day’s labor buys more dollars today than in 1896, illustrating declining relative value.
The article argues that prices and wages have risen with wealth, yet the dollar is cheaper now than in 1896. It contrasts Bryan’s 1896 free coinage advocacy with modern conditions, noting gold prosperity and the impact of a larger money supply on workers and products. It concludes that the cheaper dollar did not bring all the promised benefits.
Opposition to Chicago's new charter grows in multiple quarters over Sunday saloon openings and mayoral powers. Democrats fear Republican influence in city governance, while unions and united societies push back against perceived overreach and compromises. If defeated, the issue could hinge on next session actions and statewide political dynamics.
The article notes Uncle Joe refuses to discuss politics, keeping his views about the presidency concealed. It recalls past attempts to elicit comments from him and mentions his plan to let others speak while Congress is in session.
In a talk with Huber of the Rock Island brewery he advocated limiting Mo line saloons to one per five hundred people. He did not say if immediate action would occur but opposed granting more licenses until population grows.
The piece supports reducing saloons in Moline by a permissive local option ordinance. It cites Chicago and suggests a ward or precinct referendum to decide whether to allow any saloons, aligning with business interests and public welfare, and urges action at the next city election.
Brigham Roberts, in a Mornen Tabernacle address, reiterates that neither church nor state can absolve or release the moral duty of plural marriage. The article notes Mormon leaders have long upheld polygamy, with few abandoning the practice despite legal pressures.
William G. Webster of Chicago declares his bid to succeed Senator Hopkins. He notes he won 12,000 votes in last year's campaign as proof of popularity, though many in the state doubt the breadth of support for his fringe bid.
The passage notes Senator Cullem and other veterans were unlikely to support the airalactor for another term while many cast votes for Mr Yatex as a joke or out of foolishness. It suggests a rematch may come before the electorate grasps the issue in the next campaign.
The article notes a large Montana land opening with a 34 dollar price per acre. Settlers must reside five years before a deed is issued. A 23 mile irrigation ditch provides abundant water, making the land highly valuable from the start.
The Appeal to Reason discusses Eugene V Debs suggesting William D Haywood as the socialist candidate for president. It questions Debs seriousness, notes Haywood's alleged crimes, and doubts any socialist convention would back such a nomination.
The piece argues Democrat leaders push favorite son candidates to undermine Bryan and his government ownership stance. It predicts states like Massachusetts Virginia Missouri Minnesota Ohio will offer contenders to deny Bryan, who remains the party’s strongest figure. Folk and Johnsopp are noted but seen as weak for the nomination.
The Interstate Commerce Commission decides that the Jim Crow car does not constitute undue discrimination under federal law. The published savount of the decision does not disclose full reasons, but the conclusion appears to rest on lack of clear violation and data concerns.
An Alabama anecdote illustrates race bias in railway seating. A conductor allowed a man colored as dark as any slave to ride in the white car, explaining he was a South Sea islander, revealing prejudice against any equality with former slaves rather than mere skin color.
The proposed public utilities bill in New York broadens control over railroads street railways express gas and electric companies and similar firms. Two commissions will regulate charges ensure service capacity and hold carriers responsible for losses and delays, promising rapid relief beyond court actions.
The article argues the real basis of U S prosperity is farming with six million farmers yielding over seven billion dollars in products last year, not counting on-farm consumption. It asserts farm output exceeds all mined resources and credits both farmers and workers along the value chain for national wealth.
Fragmentary lines mention a plan for balancing two sides and improving conditions. No identifiable people or organizations are present to anchor a precise news item.
The veto on a two cent fare standard for New York Central lines sparks debate over fairness and state power. The governor cites an impending railroad and warehouse commission study to set nonexcessive, just rates, while noting the legislature acted without inquiry. Courts may rule on state rate fixing limits. a sliding scale could replace a flat two cent rate.
The Rhode Island governor contends that if all inebriates stopped drinking they would crowd the labor market and depress wages for sober workers. He claims wives and children now earn a minimum wage sustaining the family, and reform would disrupt this balance. Critics say the argument ignores demand for higher living standards and expanded employment that accompany restraint.
The article discusses French wine branding woes where chemically produced beverages labeled as wine dupe buyers. Grapes growers protest oversupply while authorities debate curbs, yet consumer confusion persists as genuine wine struggles against cheap imitators for market share.
The Sacramento era of reform notes a shift after the guilty verdict of Mayor Schmitz. Schmitz led a gas engine factory owner and union affiliate while Ruef influenced city affairs for personal gain. The piece links union backing to his mayoral win in 1901 and condemns corruption tied to franchise selling and extortion.
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